Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2337Location: BostonDate / Time: November 04, 2006 3:00PM
Description:
Engraved Scrimshawed Coconut Shell, 19th century, the shell engraved with the figures of Faith, Hope, Charity, and sword-in-hand, in round reserves, (crack,),ht. 4 in.
Note: The sword-in-hand motif was designed by Paul Revere as part of colonial Massachusetts' coat-of-arms.
Estimate $600-800